Interpol announced on Wednesday, June 3, that it has issued 'Red Notices' for two former officials of the FIFA and four executives of the federation. According to Reuters, this decision by FIFA was made at the request of the United States and is part of American officials' investigations into financial corruption within FIFA. The charges against these six individuals include 'extortion, conspiracy, and financial corruption.' Interpol explained that a 'Red Notice' means informing member countries of Interpol about the issuance of arrest warrants for these individuals by American authorities and requesting their extradition to the U.S. Interpol added that the issuance of a 'Red Notice' does not mean an international arrest warrant has been issued for these individuals by Interpol. Reports indicate that the U.S. request for the arrest of officials includes Jack Warner, former president of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, and Nicolás Leoz, former president of the South American Football Confederation. Other individuals involved in this case include Alejandro Burzaco, Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, who are executives in football and sports media and are accused of over $150 million in bribery, and José Margulies, a Brazilian citizen responsible for broadcasting football matches. The news of the issuance of arrest warrants for these six individuals by the United States comes a week after seven senior FIFA officials were arrested by Swiss police on June 1. These arrests occurred after the U.S. Department of Justice issued an indictment against five sports media outlets and nine FIFA officials, including the seven individuals who were arrested. American officials have accused these media outlets and individuals of financial corruption and accepting bribes. Following these arrests, FIFA's ethics committee suspended 11 of its members from any football-related activities. In this context, FIFA confirmed receiving $10 million from South Africa, and Sepp Blatter, FIFA's president, announced his resignation. Hyundai, a FIFA sponsor, expressed 'serious concern' regarding the corruption case within FIFA. Blatter reacted to the financial scandal in FIFA, stating that more bad news is on the way.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Six More FIFA Officials
Interpol has issued Red Notices for six FIFA officials, including two former presidents, at the request of the U.S. amid ongoing investigations into financial corruption within FIFA. This follows the recent arrest of seven FIFA officials in Switzerland, highlighting the extensive corruption issues facing the organization. The situation raises significant concerns about governance in international football.
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Interpol issued Red Notices for six FIFA officials at the request of the U.S. amid corruption investigations.
- Interpol announce Jack Warner, Nicolás Leoz, Alejandro Burzaco, Hugo Jinkis, Mariano Jinkis, José Margulies
- U.S. Department of Justice indict seven senior FIFA officials, five sports media outlets
- Swiss police arrest seven senior FIFA officials
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The issuance of Red Notices signifies a serious escalation in the U.S. investigation into FIFA corruption.
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